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The Maintenance Worker ensures the proper maintenance and upkeep of the facility. Assists in developing consumer’s ability to maintain individual residents on basic cleaning and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and execute a formalized preventative maintenance schedule for the facility, i.e. painting, plastering, plumbing, changing locks, changing lighting fixtures, stripping and waxing floors, installing shades, etc.
- Submit requisitions for necessary maintenance/repair supplies to the Program Director on a weekly basis and control the inventory of supplies
- Complete the monthly physical plant and fire safety audit of the facility.
- Participate in moving clients in and out of the facility.
- Maintain vehicle maintenance/mileage record prior to and upon returning from trips.
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The Generalist provides quality support services, ensuring that members receive the necessary degree of support to facilitate reaching their indicated goals.
Responsibilities:
- Engage clubhouse members in the kitchen, maintenance and clerical units. Including working alongside members to execute tasks.
- Be able to cook, complete job development and teach computer skills
- Facilitate and participate in the day- to- day activities of an assigned unit on a rotating basis, with the emphasis on promoting consumer empowerment.
- Provide assistance, training, monitoring, and direction of members’ chosen unit activities, and other program related activities.
- Make programming available in such a manner as to model mainstream community e.g. Celebrate holidays on the actual holiday. Provide recreation and leisure ,etc.
- Accompany members on various group outings and social events.
- Ensure that the assigned unit logbook is current and contains group notes, attendance sheets and monthly unit schedules.
- Assist in facilitating groups as needed in the program on a day-to-day basis.
- Assist members in developing a individualized plan that reflects the members’ expressed personal goals as they relate to the Clubhouse and their general goals.
- Ensure that the members receive the necessary degree of support to facilitate reaching their indicated goals.
- Coordinate, supervise and maintain member case records. Encourage and inspire members to work or attend school/training.
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The Peer Specialist ensures the quality of care for consumers who are living with mental health diagnosis, and provides harm reduction outreach and case management services. The Peer Specialist will interface with representatives from Probation/ Parole in order to encourage consumer compliance with requirements and facilitate communication, act as an advocate for consumers as appropriate; encourage and support self- advocacy. Responsibilities include; develop and facilitate a peer support group for agency consumers, provide referral services through the distribution of materials, information, education and prevention messages to consumers in their homes and/or in group settings.
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The Maintenance Worker ensures the proper maintenance and upkeep of the shelter. Responsibilities include assisting in developing consumer’s ability to maintain individual residents on basic cleaning and safety, maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility. The Maintenance Worker oversees floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning cafeteria and kitchen areas, bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyclables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways and/or elevators. Minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility, including; painting, plastering, repairing furniture, maintaining smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.
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The Peer Specialist ensures the quality of care for consumers who are living with mental health problems, and provides harm reduction outreach and case management services.
Responsibilities:
- Interface with representatives from Probation/ Parole in order to encourage consumer compliance with requirements and facilitate communication.
- Act as an advocate for consumers as appropriate; encourage and support self- advocacy.
- Develop and facilitate a peer support group for agency consumers.
- Develop, with consumers, individualized strategies for reducing the negative consequences of drug use and not taking medication for mental illness.
- Provide outreach intervention and referral services through the distribution of materials, information, education and prevention messages to consumers in their homes and/or in group settings.
- Promote problem solving and decision making skill development, particularly in the areas of drug use, sexual risk reduction, and medical treatment.
Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
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Looking for a career that offers great pay, benefits, flexibility and growth? Well, S:US is the right place and now is the right time! S:US is looking for Porters to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of our shelter programs. The duties include: floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning bathrooms, separating recyclables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairway. The Porter is also responsible for the exterior of the building, snow and ice removal and upkeep of the grounds. Also, assisting with moving and storing program supplies, office furniture, office equipment and dorm furniture.
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The Assistant Program Director of Assisted Competitive Employment (ACE) Employment Services will supervise the employment services program, providing vocational services including job development, job placement and referrals to other support services as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of the program director, position is responsible for immediate supervision of all Supportive Employment staff regarding, facility condition, consumer contact, maintaining consumer charts, compliance with HUD regulation and agency policies and procedures
- Responsible for the design and implementation of vocational programming, such as job search skills, resume writing and interviewing, interest and skills testing and personality
- Identify and contact local businesses in which consumers could work in order to develop employment positions for the consumer
- Develop job descriptions of positions obtained and match position with consumers
- Work with employers and site supervisors to ensure that the consumer performs duties in a satisfactory manner
- Utilize information resources (e.g. DOL and local employers) to develop and maintain an information pool of the local labor market and trends affecting it
- Liaise between SUS Supportive Employment Program (SEP) and Psychosocial/Club Program
- Responsible for familiarity with HUD laws and regulations as they apply to the Supportive Employment Program
- Responsible for familiarity with SUS agency policies and procedures as the apply to the Supportive Employment Program
- Provide emergency coverage as necessary
- Provides bi-weekly supervisory meetings with staff and maintains appropriate documentation of these meetings
- Provides the Program Director with summary of the quarterly QA chart reviews conducted
- Reviews with staff and provides individual assistance including training to correct any chart deficiencies
- Conduct bi-weekly case conference meetings and assures a semi-annual presentation of SEP cases at conference
- Assigns consumers to an SUS SEP staff member (Vocational Counselor or possible a Peer Counselor.)
Description:
The ACE program at SUS provides vocational services to persons with psychiatric disabilities. The approach is a non-traditional and non-medical model and focuses on two key areas: (1) locating employment without prior requirements for training and (2) assisting consumers in obtaining and maintaining employment.
Job Types:
Competitive Employment, Transitional Employment, Volunteer, Work among Consumers
Program Models:
Job Placement and Support
Services:
Benefits Assistance, Career Planning, Job Coaching, Job Development, Job Placement, Job Retention, Work Readiness Skills
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The Rehabilitation Specialist engages people with mental illness to assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their mental health by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence, entitlement, and self-determination.
Must be able to work independently in the field and as part of a rehabilitation mobile services team with people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and preferences who have a mental illness and are living primarily in the community, are homeless, residing at scatter-site apartments and congregate living housing.
Responsibilities:
- Engage consumers in rehabilitation and helps the consumer in developing a Housing Support Plan Facilitate and coordinate consumers’ access to services, resources (e.g. housing; entitlement. Educational; vocational; spiritual; social) and recovery-based supports both within and external to SUS
- Teach consumers skills that will permit them maximal independence in maintaining their mental health, income, housing and employment, as applicable.
- As needed, serve as an advocate for consumers of the mobile team in obtaining benefits, managing and coordinating their medical and psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation, and overcoming stigma and other barriers to community integration
- Maintain up to date, accurate, complete and timely documentation of resident progress in individual client records.
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The Wellness Coach works independently in the field, and as part of a rehabilitation services delivery team, with people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and preferences who have a mental illness and are living in the community, primarily, in single and scatter-site apartment and SRO housing.
Responsibilities:
- Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination
- Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management
- Complete service plan reviews for all residents
- Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned
- Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
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The Wellness Coach works independently in the field with people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and preferences who have a mental illness and are living in the community, primarily, in single and scatter-site apartment and SRO housing. The Wellness Coach will develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency consumers, identify and document any issues in daily living skills. Play a significant role as a member of the social service team in the development of off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration. Participation in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings is required.
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The Wellness Coach works independently in the field with people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and preferences who have a mental illness and are living in the community, primarily, in single and scatter-site apartment and SRO housing. The Wellness Coach will develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency consumers, identify and document any issues in daily living skills. Play a significant role as a member of the social service team in the development of off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration. Participation in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings is required.
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The Substance Use Counselor will;
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing counseling to participants of an intensive residential treatment program.
- Engage participants in individual and group substance abuse counseling.
- Facilitate Evidence Based Practice Groups
- Document and maintain records as required and according to agency and OASAS regulations.
- Provide crisis intervention services and if necessary, refer clients for psychiatric assessment
- Work with clients in developing treatment plans and identifying community based referrals for client to continue treatment upon move out
- Maintain updated information about detoxification, rehabilitation, residential treatment and outpatient services
- Attend and participate in regular staff training and scheduling meetings
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all participants’ information
- Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures ; Report any actual or suspected abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure; Ensure the safety and well-being of participants on a daily basis
- Understand and follow the agency chain of communication
- Work cooperatively with other team members to carry out the program goals and objectives for each client; Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission
- Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
- Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
- A schedule that includes evenings and weekends will be required
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The Wellness Coach will provide Case Management services ensuring quality care for Geriatric adults that have experienced Homelessness and Mental Illness.
Job Functions:
- Provide case management to assigned caseload
- Develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency tenants
- Assist agency tenants with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance use, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referral and follow up
- Assist agency tenants with problem solving and crisis intervention
- Accompany agency tenants on medical, psychiatric, and public benefit appointments, as necessary
- Act as advocate for tenants as appropriate; encourage and support self-advocacy
- Identification of any problems in daily living skills; hands on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills
- Support Facilities Management staff in ensuring maintenance of apartment standards as outlined by SUS and ESSHI
- Supportive counseling to agency tenants as needed
- Regular home visits and hospital visits, as necessary
- Maintenance of a strong working relationship with all therapeutic support services to ensure the best quality of care
- Documentation of all services in compliance with agency standards
- Assist with moves with tenants and staff; also include lifting, packing and cleaning
- Work as a member of the social service team in the development of off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration
- Liaison to community based services and groups including civic, social service government, and business organizations
- Participate in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings
- Adhere to on call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies and other situations that require immediate action
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The Receptionist will;
- Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing and arranging for deliveries
- Follows HIPPA Guidelines
- Answer telephone, screen and route calls, take messages efficiently
- Arrange and co-ordinate meetings and events, record, transcribe and distribute meeting agenda and minutes
- Maintain, improve and organize hard copy and electronic filing systems
- Route incoming and outgoing mail
- Prepare and edit communications, presentations and other documents
- Design and maintain databases
- File and retrieve documents and reference materials
- Monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communications
- Receive and interact with incoming visitors
- Liaise with internal staff at all levels
- Interact with external clients
- Provides timely, accurate and clear documentation according to established policies and procedures
- Handles unexpected situations by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines and emergencies
- Additional duties as assigned
- Responds to consumer needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect
- Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources
- Supports the missions and values of SUS and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values
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Under the supervision of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will provide supervision of Case Management services to ensure quality care for Aging population that have experienced Homelessness and Medically Frail . In the absence of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will supervises all program staff in conjunction with the Regional Director.
Job Functions:
- Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies
- Familiar with OMH regulations
- Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management
- Development and implementation of individual Tenant service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and Tenant he Program Director is responsible for insuring that contracts with Tenants reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan
- Coordinates Annual Functional Assessment Review for each tenant, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
- Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring tenant placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement)
- Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new tenants.
- Participates in discharge planning
- Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
- May represent agency with community groups and agencies
- Prepares report for Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services and VP of Behavioral Health Services, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
- Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings
- Additional duties as requested from time to time by the Regional Director
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Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the SUS family! We offer a rewarding careers, outstanding benefits, work-life balance and the opportunity to serve others. We are look for passionate Residential Aides to work in in our shelter programs, providing services that include: driving program vehicle to drop off and pick up shelter residents, assist with cleaning facility and the nightly count. The Residential Aide is also responsible for packing client belongings for move outs, transfers and curfew violators.
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The Vocational/Case Manager will possess a CASAC and perform the following job functions;
- Conduct initial vocational assessments of participants to determine employment viability.
- Formulates treatment plans in accordance with OASAS standards along with subsequent reviews.
- Maintains and active employment and vocational training data bank.
- Enters working participants’ status in HRA STARS data base.
- Collects copies of pay stubs for all working participants and forwards to billing department.
- Constructs budgets in collaboration with working participants and monitors the same.
- Provide monthly vocational report along with Medicaid Plan of Self Support document.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the clinical supervisor.
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Under the supervision of the Director of Social Services, the Social Worker is responsible for managing all mental health and social service needs of the residents to include providing individual and group services.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Serve as clinician in the development of resident treatment plan and the coordination of service delivery, monitor the implementation of treatment services for caseload.
• Conduct needs assessment and interviews.
• Provide individual and group sessions for residents as directed.
• Identify and maintain mental health referral and after care resources within community.
• Prepare psychosocial, mental health assessments, which shall include progress notes, mental status reports, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain residents’ files in accordance to OASAS regulations.
• Assist in the completion of resident entitlements, which may include SSI, SS, and SSD.
• Provide follow-up activities for all residents as applicable.
• Complete trauma assessments and modified mini screens as needed or assigned.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor.
• Represent S:US at other agencies in community.
• Attends all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other tasks as required by the Director of Social Services.
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The Wellness Coach works independently in the field, and as part of a rehabilitation services delivery team, with people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and preferences who have a mental illness and are living in the community, primarily, in single and scatter-site apartment and SRO housing.
Responsibilities:
- Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination
- Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management
- Complete service plan reviews for all residents
- Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned
- Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
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Looking for a career that offers great pay, benefits, flexibility and growth? Well, S:US is the right place and now is the right time! S:US is looking for Porters to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of our shelter programs. The duties include: floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning bathrooms, separating recyclables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairway. Also, assisting with moving and storing program supplies, office furniture, office equipment and dorm furniture.